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Thursday, October 20, 2011

B.O.B Stroller Voluntary Recall

Last year I became acquainted with B.O.B. jogging strollers via some internet research I was doing while we were in the market for a double stroller. For those that are not familiar with B.O.B strollers they are basically the Cadillac of strollers. They are pricey but wonderful. They turn on a dime, fold down easily had have great hoods that really shield your child from the elements.

I was saddened to find out that on October 11th, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada recalled all BOB strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010 due to their logo patches posing a choking hazard. See official press release below from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Below is a graphic of the issue from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website:

If you have a B.O.B that was on the recall noted above you should do the following according to www.bobnotices.com, "immediately stop using the recalled strollers until you can make the required repairs. Click here for instructions on how to remove the backing material.The fastest way to receive instructions for removing the backing material is to click here. If you have additional questions you can contact us by email or toll free at (855) 242- 2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST M-F. Our goal is to make sure you are taken care of as quickly and efficiently as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.Important Notice: Many of these same strollers, those manufactured between April 2002 and March 2010, are involved in a separate recall regarding a stroller canopy drawstring. Please click here for details."